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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,968.50, 45,478.71 and 21,012.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,968.50, 45,478.71 and 21,012.90 is: 28,986.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,968.50 : 45,478.71 = 21,012.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,968.50/45,478.71 = 21,012.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,968.50x = 45,478.71 × 21,012.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,968.50x = 955,639,585.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,639,585.36/32,968.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,986.44

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